Penelope Project X St. Croix Du Mont Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey The Barrel Tap Special Barrel 750mL

Penelope Project X St. Croix du Mont Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey The Barrel Tap Special Barrel

Cask-Finished Bourbon | 54% ABV | 108 Proof | 750mL | USA | French Dessert Wine Cask Finish | Barrel No. 2641-2 | The Barrel Tap Selection

Process & Profile

Penelope Project X St. Croix du Mont Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey The Barrel Tap Special Barrel explores the influence of French dessert-wine casks on American bourbon. Our selection, Barrel No. 2641-2, is bottled at 108 proof and finished in a cask that previously held St. Croix du Mont, a sweet white wine from France’s Bordeaux region.

Project X is Penelope’s experimental barrel program, guided by co-founder and Master Blender Danny Polise. The approach starts with bourbon blends developed to complement their intended finishing casks, bringing the underlying whiskey and the character of the previous barrel contents together.

The St. Croix du Mont finish introduces a fruit-forward direction to the collection, with published examples showing honeyed aromas, stone fruit, citrus, and warm oak spice. This 750mL Special Barrel offers a chance to explore that finishing style through our individual barrel selection.

Tasting Notes

A guide to the St. Croix du Mont finishing style; individual barrel characteristics vary.

• Nose: Honeyed sweetness, delicate floral notes, and vanilla.

• Palate: Stone fruit and citrus alongside sweet bourbon notes.

• Finish: Oak and warm spice with lingering fruit character.

What Makes It Special

• Barrel No. 2641-2, selected for The Barrel Tap.

• Finished in a cask that previously held St. Croix du Mont dessert wine from Bordeaux, France.

• Part of Penelope’s Project X program, which develops bourbon blends around distinctive cask finishes.

• Bottled at 108 proof, equivalent to 54% ABV.

• Offers a French sweet-wine finish for bourbon drinkers interested in exploring beyond familiar sherry and port casks.

How to Enjoy

Start with a small pour neat in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass. Let it rest briefly, then add a few drops of water if desired to explore how dilution changes the aromas and balance at 108 proof.

For a chilled serve, pour over one large ice cube. Lightly toasted almonds or a simple fruit tart make useful pairing options when exploring the dessert-wine influence.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Penelope Project X St. Croix du Mont Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey The Barrel Tap Special Barrel?
   It is our selection from Penelope’s Project X cask-finishing program, identified as Barrel No. 2641-2 and bottled at 108 proof in a 750mL format.

2. What cask is used for Penelope Project X St. Croix du Mont Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey The Barrel Tap Special Barrel?
   The bourbon is finished in a cask that previously held St. Croix du Mont, a sweet white dessert wine from Bordeaux, France.

3. What is the alcohol content of Penelope Project X St. Croix du Mont Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey The Barrel Tap Special Barrel?
   It is bottled at 54% ABV, equivalent to 108 proof.

4. How should I drink Penelope Project X St. Croix du Mont Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey The Barrel Tap Special Barrel?
   Begin neat, then try a few drops of water or one large ice cube to explore the bourbon and its French dessert-wine cask influence.

5. Where can I buy Penelope Project X St. Croix du Mont Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey The Barrel Tap Special Barrel?
   You can purchase our 750mL selection, Barrel No. 2641-2, directly from The Barrel Tap.